Sites to Try FORMULA FOR ROMANCE
EHarmony boasts a scientific approach to matching highly compatible singles. The site also offers free dating advice. eharmony.com
CATERING TO THE 50+ CROWD
OurTime.com is an online dating community that focuses on the specific interests of singles age 50 and older. ourtime.com
MAKE CONNECTIONS
Tinder, which has users swipe right when they like a potential match in the online app, has evolved to include older singles. tinder.com
CONTROL THE CONVERSATION
On Match.com, users communicate via an anonymous email network, and no information is shared until a member decides to connect with a potential match. match.com
PROVIDED BY THE COMPANIES
boring. You’ll reject some potential suitors, and some will reject you. Most dating websites start with a questionnaire that covers everything from whether you have kids at home to religious beliefs and how important they are to you. You’ll also have to write a profile and upload a photograph or two. Schwartz recommends working on your online profile with friends and having them help you choose a photo. (Make sure it’s a recent one.) She says most dating profiles are not specific enough. Instead of writing simply “I love beaches,” for instance, she suggests adding a detail that reflects your interests, like “I’m a beachcomber who can spend hours looking for the perfect piece of beach glass.’’ Some companionship sites are specifically for people >
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